THE sun shone and hundreds watched as 120 troops marched their way through Barnsley town centre.
The 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington’s) were accompanied by a military band of 30 musicians and a nine-strong colour party.
Schools, MPs, councillors and members of the public watched proudly as the march made its way through the town centre from 10.30am.
Lieutenant Colonel Zac Stenning, of the Yorkshire Battalion, said: "We issue our heartfelt thanks for the amazing turnout today.
"Without your support and love, these men would not have been as strong as they were last summer in Afghanistan. In that deployment, over 100 of the 600-strong battalion were from this great town."
Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Ken Richardson, said: "This parade is a celebration of long and historic links between Barnsley and the county regiment. It's terrific to see them here. It's important to show our support as they're close to our hearts.
"The Yorkshire Regiment has recruited men from South Yorkshire for 250 years. We're proud of them for displaying the qualities which make this county's regiment of the British Army respected and admired, not just here, but throughout the world.
"On behalf of the people of the borough, I want to say how proud we are of you all."
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